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White mk5 GTI rescue

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samcollier2:
So...

I've bought a low milage BWA engine from a 2009 TT. Yes I could of gone CDL etc but I couldn't quite justify the cost on what is an unknown quantity vehicle. Stripped the front end off today, waiting for a long 10mm 12 point bit to arrive from amazon so I can get the shafts off tomorrow. Engine out, box off (Steam clean the box at work, its disgusting!). Trying to find a reasonably priced S3 intercooler whilst the front is off and hopefully picking up a miltek system next week. Will do golf r calipers and coilovers when the engine is running again. Bloody love how easy these are to strip and build again. Should have it back and running if I chip away at the engine build before xmas.

Andy:
do like a good build thread and keep them pics coming

samcollier2:
Its back on the road. I had some paternity time over Christmas and new year to do the bulk of it, work has consisted of:

BWA engine from a 2009 TT on 72K, used the turbo and all ancillaries.
BC Coilovers
Speedline wheels 18'
Alloy S3 arms and hubs
Milltek Cat back
ED30 steering wheel and gearknob
s3 intercooler
New rad and condenser

I put a few miles on to make sure all was ok, last week I had done

Cambelt and thermostat
Pick up pipe
Thermostat replace (Was dropping to 70 when driving)

So far so good, with the addition of a RCD330 its incredible just how nice of a car a now 19 year old mk5 really is. I think it has a map on it but its a bit torque steer prone. So probably next winter will consist of a refurbished rear end, k04 swap and some sort of LSD. For now I will enjoy it  :smiley:

GVK:
Love the wheels  :party:

SANDEGTI:
Wahoo! Glad to see it's back on the road.

Really nice wheels, I'd consider those myself if I could decide on a colour. Looking forward to the inevitable K04 swap, looking to do that too soon :)

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